Elements of Representative Democracy Vocabulary

What is the primary function of a representative in a democracy?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To represent citizens

Which term describes the system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

In a representative democracy, who holds the ultimate power?

• The elected representatives

• The judiciary

• The citizens

• The executive branch

What is the role of a constitution in a representative democracy?

• To elect representatives

• To outline the structure of government

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

Which of the following is a characteristic of a representative democracy?

• Citizens vote on every law

• Leaders are chosen by birthright

• Elected officials represent the people

• Government is controlled by a single party

What does the term 'bicameral' refer to in a representative democracy?

• A two-party system

• A two-house legislature

• A two-term limit for leaders

• A two-branch government

Which document is often considered the supreme law in a representative democracy?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

What is the significance of checks and balances in a representative democracy?

• To allow one branch to dominate

• To ensure no branch becomes too powerful

• To speed up the legislative process

• To limit citizen participation

Which of the following best describes a 'constituency'?

• A group of elected officials

• A body of voters in a specified area

• A political party

• A legislative proposal

What is the main purpose of a political party in a representative democracy?

• To control the military

• To represent specific ideologies and policies

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws